Gottman Referral Network

About

Ros practices Gottman Couples Counselling (Level 3 Training). She structures sessions to help the couple develop more fulfilling communication, so each partner gets their needs met and the relationship provides a safe refuge to both. Together, we will explore the deeper meanings of concerns held by each partner. Angry, sad, fearful, hopeless, exhausted? All feelings are welcome here. Come as you are. Did each partner's words "land"? Ros facilitates checking out assumptions, increasing safety in the room.

Ros' approach can include Gottman printed exercises the couple leads, or Emotionally Focused Therapy facilitated conversation. Ros is fully trained in both EFT Couples Therapy (including EFT & Sex, & Addictions), the Gottman Approach (Level 3, and Bringing Baby Home), as well as in trauma informed practice (Somatic Experiencing - Advanced Level in 2024; EMDR). Ros also has a solid background in Dementia Care, chronic illnesses including cancer care, physical disabilities, and increasingly, in neurodivergence. Ros is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and in Mindfulness Based Art Therapy.

Ros is particularly sensitive to how culture, religion, raising children, and experiencing loss may affect family and couple dynamics.

Sessions are 1 ½ hours and ideally are weekly, at least to start.

To accommodate clients living in more remote regions travelling for therapy, Marathon couples counselling sessions also can be booked, for 3+ hours to a full weekend.

Ros' office is conveniently located at the Production Way/University (SFU) Skytrain Station, Burnaby, near Lougheed/ Gaglardi/ Hwy 1. Underground pay parking and some street parking (free and pay). Bike room lock-up. The building is fully wheelchair accessible. Ros' office is warm and inviting, with an expansive view of the SFU forest.

Want to get your relationship needs better met? Give Ros a call today, let's get started!

Special populations

Families, LGBTQ2S+, neurodiverse, disabilities, chronic illness, cancer, dementia, life transitions